Legal Warfare
/ˈliːɡəl ˈwɔːrˌfɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) The strategic use of legal systems and laws as a means of conflict or competition between parties, often to damage an adversary.
The corporation engaged in legal warfare to undermine its competitor's market position.
Forms
- legal warfare
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Commentary
Legal warfare involves employing laws and legal processes as tactics in disputes, distinct from purely criminal or civil procedures; the term is often used in contexts where law is weaponized in strategic conflicts.
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